UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply for 12,405 Posts

UPESSC Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2026 Notification Out!

The Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released a notification (Advertisement No. 05/2026) for the recruitment of Assistant Teacher (Primary, Urban) and Assistant Teacher (Sambaddh Primary, Non-Government Aided Schools). This is a golden opportunity for candidates aspiring to build a career in teaching in primary schools across Uttar Pradesh. Online applications are invited for a total of 12,405 vacancies.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

There are a total of 12,405 vacancies across two categories:

• Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban (under Basic Education Dept.): 11,508 posts (district-wise, across 75 UP districts)
• Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Non-Govt. Aided Schools, under Secondary Education Dept.): 897 posts (473 in boys' schools + 424 in girls' schools)

The number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Detailed district-wise and category-wise breakup is available in the official advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: Graduate degree from a University established by law in India (or an equivalent Government-recognised degree), plus a Government-recognised training qualification (including Basic Teacher Certificate (B.T.C.), Biennial B.T.C. (Urdu), Special B.T.C., a Biennial Diploma in Special Education recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, or a 4-year B.El.Ed. degree, or a Biennial Diploma in Elementary Education per NCTE Regulations 2002) - AND must have qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) conducted by the State Government or Government of India. (Note: the B.T.C. course is currently run under the name D.El.Ed.)
• Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary (Aided Schools): (1) Graduate degree from a University/deemed university/institution established by law or recognised by the Government in India, AND (2) B.T.C. or D.L.Ed. from an NCTE-recognised course, AND (3) must have successfully qualified the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) for Classes 1 to 5, conducted by the UP Government or Government of India.

Age Limit (as on 01.07.2026)

• Assistant Teacher, Primary, Urban: Minimum 21 years, Maximum 40 years.
• Assistant Teacher, Sambaddh Primary: Minimum 21 years (superannuation age for this post is 62 years).

Age Relaxation:

• UP's SC, ST, OBC candidates: 5 years relaxation in maximum age limit.
• UP's PwBD candidates: 15 years relaxation in maximum age limit.
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation, in addition to their length of Army service.
• Shiksha Mitra (Education Volunteer): Maximum age limit up to 60 years.

Salary

• For both posts: Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400

Application Fee

Fee can be paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking through the online payment gateway.

Exam Pattern & Selection Process

• Selection is based on a Merit List prepared from a written examination of 360 marks, comprising 120 objective-type (MCQ) questions.
• Exam duration: 2 hours.
• Marking scheme: 3 marks awarded for each correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each wrong or multiple answer (negative marking).
• The question paper will be bilingual - in both Hindi and English.
• If the exam is held in multiple shifts, a score Normalization process will be applied.
• Tie-breaker rule: In case of equal merit, preference is given first to the candidate with a higher Graduation percentage, then to a higher Training Qualification percentage, and finally to the older candidate by age.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official website of UPESSC, www.upessc.up.gov.in.

1. Visit the official website.
2. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) – mandatory before filling the application.
3. Pay the applicable examination fee using the online payment gateway.
4. Fill in the application form carefully and completely, in English only.
5. Upload a scanned signature and a scanned passport-size photograph.
6. Upload all required certificates/documents in PDF format.
7. Review all entered details carefully.
8. Submit the application and retain 3 printed copies for future reference.